Train services reopen near Fareham following earlier fire but services may still be 'cancelled' or 'delayed'

Southern Rail reported that services were not running between Fareham and Southampton Central railway stations. The company reported on Twitter: ‘We've been advised that there is a fire on a train between Fareham and Southampton Central.

‘Trains are unable to run between these stations in the direction towards Southampton.’ The fire has now been extinguished but delays remain on the railway.

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Network Rail said: ‘Lines have now reopened following a fire on a train between Fareham and St Denys, which has now been extinguished. Whilst service recovers, journeys running between Fareham and Southampton Central may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

‘Disruption is expected until 7pm’. Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey. Further updates can be found on the Network Rail website.

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